This is our favorite dive (and I say that lovingly) in Delaware! Love the seasonal change in menus and the staff is always friendly and accomodating! It is a go-to place where we can grab a couple of drinks at the bar, or sit outside for a casual but great meal. I hear it's an institution with the OWU crowd! Every college town needs that special spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hurt Russell
The only good thing about this place was the redheaded woman who was always nice to me when I was going through the hardest time of my life. Every other staff member treated me horrible. 🚫🧿👎🏻
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Gia A
Very overpriced food, watered down sodas, okay service. Might be more tolerable if you’re drunk. To me, this is a bar trying to be a restaurant but it’s not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Caleb Purvis
It's ok, though wouldn't mind a few more options of food, lots of food with nuts, so be aware if you are allergic. It was completely silent when we were there which was awkward. Maybe the music was broken or something, IDK.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Elizabeth Taylor
FANTASTIC bar!!! Great drinks made by Bella!! Fun atmosphere and music!! Drew was super cool to hang out with too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bethany Vaflor
Very nice servers. The food was not good. The tots were burned, kids meal chicken tenders were tough and very chewy and the wings broke apart when you bit into them, leading you to chew on bone. When I said the wings were not good they said “oh…sorry” and walked away. I had to request a change. I felt for the servers because you could tell they were working hard. We had a few different errors in our order. By the time they brought out the correct thing, we were done with our meal. We got there around 4:30 and didn’t leave until after 6pm. My husband did like the burger!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mary Campbell
I have only been to Back Stretch one time and I’m only 11 years old and I want to start being a good critic but I have to say the service and the food were great. I had got the Cuban but that was the best sandwich I’ve had in a while. Kyle was our server and he was very nice and he treated us like we were family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Charlton Amidon
Had an amazing custom dinner for ten at Backstretch tonight that was wonderful! Kudos to Joanne and Kyle for the lovely settling and over the top amazing dinner. We are so happy to partner with you for our future catering needs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nancy richards
Just had the nut crusted salad and dill dip appetizer! It was incredible. Try it out! Maybe best salad ever had!
First time at this place for date night.... we were blown away with the food!!!! Ordered 4 entrees and an appetizer!!! You can say we are foodies for sure! Great service by Jacobe (sorry if I spelled the name wrong) she was amazing along with one of the cooks we were very pleased to meet and let know how great the food was!!! Can not wait to go back for their winter menu and of course another date night!!! Definitely our go to date night spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Tater Tots, Chips
Aram Duell
So first, my wife and I are regulars here. We love the restaurant, and the entire staff are wonderful. Even nights when we think “Maybe we should try a different place” we end up at Backstretch.
To call it a dive bar is unfair. This place has one of the best menus for “bar fare” in the state. It’s Seasonal menu, with fresh ingredients that are delicious. Their deviled eggs are the best out there.
Tonight I had the Italian Pork sandwich and my wife had the Thanksgiving rolls. Both were amazing.
I assure you, stop in, have a meal, you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sofie Heymans
I (belgian woman) was here with my boyfriend and my Indian friends. The waitress was very rude to them. She ignored them and only wanted to talk to us. My Indian friend ordered a beer and he only got the can. When he asked for a glass (which is the least you can expect when having a good beer) she gave him a plastic cup. The waitress who brought our food was friendly to the 4 of us. I never go to this place again cause racism is NOT OK❗️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ted Hicks
We've been going to the Backstretch every few months in the five years that we've lived in Delaware. We love the place, but tonight I had what they billed as a "Cuban" sandwich. The description says "pork seasoned with a vibrant blend of traditional Cuban spices..." The only spice I could detect, because it completely overwhelmed everything other than the dill pickles, was CINNAMON. It was not a good sandwich, much less a Cuban Sandwich. Perhaps it was a cinnamon sandwich? Please, either change the recipe or the menu. I'd prefer you change the recipe. Here are some traditional Cuban spices: : onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cilantro, coriander, lime, paprika, Note that cinnamon is not on the list. My Cuban friends tell me the only place in Cuban cuisine that cinnamon is used that they can think of is arroz con leche, or rice pudding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Jax B
Taylor the bartender is the reason why we went. The drinks were delicious and the place was poppin!
Great place to watch the game!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our favorite dive (and I say that lovingly) in Delaware! Love the seasonal change in menus and the staff is always friendly and accomodating! It is a go-to place where we can grab a couple of drinks at the bar, or sit outside for a casual but great meal. I hear it's an institution with the OWU crowd! Every college town needs that special spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only good thing about this place was the redheaded woman who was always nice to me when I was going through the hardest time of my life. Every other staff member treated me horrible. 🚫🧿👎🏻
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Very overpriced food, watered down sodas, okay service. Might be more tolerable if you’re drunk. To me, this is a bar trying to be a restaurant but it’s not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's ok, though wouldn't mind a few more options of food, lots of food with nuts, so be aware if you are allergic.
It was completely silent when we were there which was awkward. Maybe the music was broken or something, IDK.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
FANTASTIC bar!!! Great drinks made by Bella!! Fun atmosphere and music!! Drew was super cool to hang out with too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice servers. The food was not good. The tots were burned, kids meal chicken tenders were tough and very chewy and the wings broke apart when you bit into them, leading you to chew on bone. When I said the wings were not good they said “oh…sorry” and walked away. I had to request a change. I felt for the servers because you could tell they were working hard. We had a few different errors in our order. By the time they brought out the correct thing, we were done with our meal. We got there around 4:30 and didn’t leave until after 6pm. My husband did like the burger!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
I have only been to Back Stretch one time and I’m only 11 years old and I want to start being a good critic but I have to say the service and the food were great. I had got the Cuban but that was the best sandwich I’ve had in a while. Kyle was our server and he was very nice and he treated us like we were family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Had an amazing custom dinner for ten at Backstretch tonight that was wonderful! Kudos to Joanne and Kyle for the lovely settling and over the top amazing dinner. We are so happy to partner with you for our future catering needs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the nut crusted salad and dill dip appetizer! It was incredible. Try it out! Maybe best salad ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First time at this place for date night.... we were blown away with the food!!!! Ordered 4 entrees and an appetizer!!! You can say we are foodies for sure! Great service by Jacobe (sorry if I spelled the name wrong) she was amazing along with one of the cooks we were very pleased to meet and let know how great the food was!!! Can not wait to go back for their winter menu and of course another date night!!! Definitely our go to date night spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Tater Tots, Chips
So first, my wife and I are regulars here. We love the restaurant, and the entire staff are wonderful. Even nights when we think “Maybe we should try a different place” we end up at Backstretch.
To call it a dive bar is unfair. This place has one of the best menus for “bar fare” in the state. It’s Seasonal menu, with fresh ingredients that are delicious. Their deviled eggs are the best out there.
Tonight I had the Italian Pork sandwich and my wife had the Thanksgiving rolls. Both were amazing.
I assure you, stop in, have a meal, you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I (belgian woman) was here with my boyfriend and my Indian friends. The waitress was very rude to them. She ignored them and only wanted to talk to us. My Indian friend ordered a beer and he only got the can. When he asked for a glass (which is the least you can expect when having a good beer) she gave him a plastic cup.
The waitress who brought our food was friendly to the 4 of us.
I never go to this place again cause racism is NOT OK❗️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
We've been going to the Backstretch every few months in the five years that we've lived in Delaware. We love the place, but tonight I had what they billed as a "Cuban" sandwich. The description says "pork seasoned with a vibrant blend of traditional Cuban spices..." The only spice I could detect, because it completely overwhelmed everything other than the dill pickles, was CINNAMON. It was not a good sandwich, much less a Cuban Sandwich. Perhaps it was a cinnamon sandwich? Please, either change the recipe or the menu. I'd prefer you change the recipe.
Here are some traditional Cuban spices: : onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cilantro, coriander, lime, paprika, Note that cinnamon is not on the list. My Cuban friends tell me the only place in Cuban cuisine that cinnamon is used that they can think of is arroz con leche, or rice pudding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Taylor the bartender is the reason why we went. The drinks were delicious and the place was poppin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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